 the Ego
When Eastern philosophers talk about how the Ego should be supressed or controlled ... they mean not to diminish the Ego, but rather to keep sight of it.
A lot of people live controlled by their Ego, eastern philosophers are trying to convey that we must control our ego.
Even as I write, I am somewhat compelled to do so by my ego, perhaps for recognition from you mob, that blazer1 is on point ...
So it is important in this day/age to have an ego, it makes us intelligent beings. But we must use our ego as a compass, not as our master. |